“Most writers’ alternate universes are fun to visit, but Kage Baker’s is one I wouldn’t mind moving to: the Barsoom of Edgar Rice Burroughs…seen through the eyes of a writer far more poetic, vastly more scientifically literate, and with an infinitely superior sense of humor. Even as science-fictional taverns go, The Empress of Mars is memorable, a joint I hope I’ll be able to return to many times.” —Spider Robinson, author of Very Hard Choices

“For my money, The Empress of Mars is the one to read.” —Mike Resnick, author of Starship: Rebel

“Of all the gin joints in all the towns on all of Mars, the Empress is the one to visit. Let’s raise a round to Kage Baker.” —Jack McDevitt, author of The Devil’s Eye